Shaariibuu Setev, who has spent more than a decade seeking closure over his daughter’s death, sat down with the ZGM Daily. He is campaigning for Malaysia to commute the accused’s sentences via a plea deal so that Australia, where one of the murderers had fled to seek asylum from the death penalty, would agree to bring them together to tell what he says could be the true story behind the murder. Last year, Malaysia’s top prosecutor said that he will look into reopening the case of his murdered daughter allegedly linked to former premier Najib Razak.

-The murder case of Ms. Altantuya Shaaribuu has been proceeding for over 14 years. Parliament Speaker of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav had met with the Malaysian deputy chairman of the parliament and suggested to form a joint working group on the case. I assume you’ve done everything you could until today.

-It doesn’t matter who was the murderer but who arranged it. Since Najib was in a higher rank, it was clear that he would not condemn himself. Fortunately, the opposition party won the 2018 election of Malaysia. Probably my letter to the Malaysian people may have affected the result. Shortly after the election, I was scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of Malaysia. At the time, the President of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa, for the first time, sent a letter to Malaysia demanding the civilian’s life, which had a significant effect on the processes.

-How about the criminal case process?

-The case is ongoing to confirm and verify that Najib was behind the murder. Azilah Hadri, an officer who committed the murder stated on October 17, 2019, saying, “Former Prime Minister Najib and Defense Minister Moussa have given me a task.” Today, one of the officers who has committed the murder is hiding in Australia. I have heard that Najib went to Church and laid his hands on the Koran, swearing that he did not commit such a thing. Najib’s vow limit is over. He has only one way left to ask God. But even if it is a god, he will not help who is a sinner.

-How the hidden case of such a large political official was revealed?

-It is unusual. The main organizer of the case is Rosmah Mansor, Najib’s third wife. She said she would not pay our daughter’s payroll. And she commanded Baginda to “destroy” her. My daughter spoke five languages. She said smiling, “If I learn one more language, I can learn all the UN languages.” The contract for the ship purchase required a three-language translator and she worked. In Malaysia, taxis are not available for anyone who wants. My daughter knew she was taking a risky job, so she would accompany two friends when she met Baginda and Najib. Malaysians fast for one month under religious law. She was called to death on the last day of their fast and be away from sin.
More than 60 percent of the Malaysian population is Malay. Besides other nations, there are many Chinese as well. The two nations have very conflicting relations. Fortunately, the police chief happened to be a Chinese man. Baginda was the Deputy Prime Minister at the time. The police chief would not just leave the case which included high-ranking Malaysian. Baginda and Najib’s assistants and police officers were the ones who committed the crime. Serul, a dangerous man who previously killed seven people on purpose. The message he sent to Baginda was also found. It said, “I will finish my work as you asked. Let’s make sure the money. Mr. Baginda, you can sleep peacefully tonight.” There is also a message of Baginda to Najib, “What about the Mongolian girl?”

-I have heard you are planning to establish a human rights organization with your grandson, son of Altantuya. Will you share more about it?

-There is no deadline for murder cases in Malaysia. Our lawyer had said, “This case could be talked even after a hundred years.” The murderers have been living for 14 years and have had enough time. I urge Malaysia to expeditiously resolve the case without giving criminals an opportunity. The whole world has been paying attention to this case, now the world will see it from the perspective of judges and lawyers and see if there is justice in the world. Representation of the Mongolian government and the UN are essential. The settlement of this case will allow Malaysia to get back its lost reputation and win international trust. I am very sorry that a certain number of people from Mongolia came for the benefit of me. Nazarbayev and Najib are fathers of a married couple. Many Malaysian aircraft have crashed since the crash of a wedding gift plane. The Malays say, “The Mongols heavenly worship the sky. The chastisement of the sky is coming.” I was even asked my religion. In any case, we will certainly see the truth. I want only one thing from Malaysia, the word sorry. Mongolia’s government must go for it.

-How do ordinary Malaysian people feel about the case?

-I am grateful to the kind Malaysian people who have raised their voices for me, wrote in the press, made films, created books, or held rallies. On the other hand, I feel sorry for Baginda’s parents who have given birth to such a son and how the misery of the people led by a person like Najib. The horrific killers such as Najib Razak, Abdul Razak Baginda, Azilah Hadri, and Sirul Azhar Umar cannot walk innocently among people. They would do anything.

Published Date:2020-01-29